by Gonzo Maude | |
Tattoos are practically as old as time. For thousands of years this art form served as adornments, status symbols, declarations of love, religious rites, coming of age rituals, even punishment for cultures all over the world. Early examples of tattoos were found on female Egyptian mummies dated to circa 2000 B.C. [...]
by César A. Maúrtua, MD, Anesthesiologist and Integrative Medical Practitioner |
Microneedling is a simple, relatively new concept that can make the skin look younger by reducing lines, scars and discoloration. Applying tiny micro-punctures to the skin with fine needles stimulates the body’s natural healing response, promoting the proliferation of skin cells and the production of [...]
by Tim Salyer |
In the fight against damaged and aging skin, TRUESCIENCE skin care line emerges as a powerful, safe and natural way to a youthful and vibrant appearance.
Kim Lytle commented on her first trial with TrueScience, “It is a light, non-greasy lotion that blends in very easily.” She has sensitive skin and was looking [...]
by Terri Arucha |
Cleanse, tone and moisturize. It is a process that skin care companies have ingrained in our minds. While most people simply accept this three-step formula as gospel, others seek a regimen that fits their specific needs. With an emphasis on correction, skin care professionals and their products work with the skin’s natural [...]
Photofacial, or collagen stimulation, is performed by a laser (Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) or a similar laser type device, an IPL machine (Intense Pulse Light). In order to understand the benefits of laser treatment, one should be aware of a few skin basics, such as the changes that occur with aging and [...]
CHECK THE LABEL!
By Lauren Birtwhistle
The Organic cosmetic business is booming. But do not be fooled by the organic label stamped on a bottle of lotion. There are loopholes that manufacturers use to sell their products to you as organic, even when they are not. In fact, you really need to become a label detective to [...]
by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
You have hit that age where suddenly no one mistakes you for being in your twenties anymore. It is time to take a critical look at your skin and decide which skin care program is the best to hide fine lines and a sallow complexion. Take a cyber-walk through the internet [...]
10 REASONS TO USE A SHOWER FILTER
1. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that every household in the United States has elevated levels of chloroform in the air due to chlorine released from showering water.
2. Tap water often contains at least as much, if not more, chlorine than is recommended for use in swimming [...]
by Amy Gerbus |
Fresh, glowing skin leaves a lasting first impression. We should cleanse it, hydrate it and try to improve it. The majority of us think of it as “only” skin, yet the skin is a powerful organ. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed and released into our blood stream, which is [...]
Written by Kaleigh Richards, LMT
What causes the face to sag and drop? The two main factors are the sun and gravity. While we can minimize our time spent in the sun, and protect our skin with sunscreen, there is very little we can do in the fight against the force of gravity. An alternative to [...]
Written by Sara Piccola
When it comes to painkillers you never know what you may or may not be putting in or on your body. With any form of prescribed medication there may be an underlying chemical or substance that ends up causing more pain than eliminating it. Try some of these natural pain remedies.
Olive Oil
Yes, [...]
Written by Lyndi Hutchinson, LMT
By now, we have all reveled in the wonderful news that chocolate is good for us. Research has established that dark chocolate – at least 70 percent cocoa, no milk and sweetened with natural sugars – is loaded with flavonoids, age fighting antioxidants which are beneficial to our health.
Now begs the [...]
